The loser will volunteer at a food bank of the winner's choice. Quinn has picked the Greater Chicago Food Depository for Patrick if the Blackhawks win. Patrick has chosen the Greater Boston Food Bank for Quinn if the Bruins win.

"Governor Patrick is skating on thin ice by betting against the mighty Chicago Blackhawks," Quinn said in a statement. "But the Greater Chicago Food Depository can always use extra help. So after he works a shift there, I'm happy to take Gov. Patrick to the United Center to see the Stanley Cup return home."

Not to be outdone, a Patrick statement said he looks forward to seeing the Bruins win.

Quinn just got done honoring Patrick, who grew up in Chicago, by naming a South Side street in his honor.